Culture of Thursday, 16 October 2014

Source: camer.be

7th edition of Abok I Ngoma festival kicks off on Nov. 21

During an Exchange with the press on Wednesday in Yaounde; the promoter of the event set out innovations that will characterize this year's edition. In order to draw the outline of the event, Elise Mballa Meka, invited the press Wednesday, October 15, 2014 for a public hearing in Yaoundé Central.

According to the African communication expert, journalist François Bingono Bingono, singing and dancing form a crucial part of African culture. It is used in the moments of joy just as in bad times.

To Elise Mballa Meka, culture has become an industry that contributes to the development of a country, which is the importance of the Abok I Ngoma which will take place from 21 to November 29.

Several activities such as indoor shows, dance workshops and open doors, discussions around the shows, etc are considered.

35 companies from 14 countries including Cameroon dances are expected at this festival. Cameroon will present 8 companies on this occasion.